Here is our review of the Status Pro X Earbuds.
The Pro X is the next evolution in their wireless earbud lineup.
They maintained the celebrated hybrid triple driver acoustic system of the Between 3ANC and Between Pro, with some notable improvements: An enlarged 12mm dynamic driver, supported by two Balanced Armature drivers manufactured by Knowles, a leading producer of these precision-crafted specialty drivers.
They added high-resolution LDAC codec support, alongside a High Res Wireless Audio certification from the Japan Audio Society.
Additionally, they’ve “future-proofed” the Pro X with Bluetooth LE Audio support, enabling the LC3 codec and Auracast protocol.
But it’s not just sound quality where the Pro X takes a massive leap forward.
The Pro X are substantially smaller and ergonomically optimized, so they wear slimmer and sleeker in your ears, while maintaining a comfortable and secure fit.
Active Noise Cancelling and Transparency (Ambient Aware) Modes are radically improved, as is the companion app (available on iOS and Android), which allows full EQ customization, re-mapping of controls, GPS tracking for lost earbuds, and numerous other features to optimize your listening experience.
Massive R&D resources were dedicated to a key feature for wireless earbuds: call quality. They introduced Voiceloom AI Speech Enhancement, which leverages deep neural net training to filter out background noise during voice communications.
Inside and out, the Pro X are in a class of their own.
Features
- Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Block out distractions with over 52db of powerful noise reduction.
- Optical Wearing Sensor Auto-detects when they’re in your ears.
- Voiceloom AI Speech Enhancement Clear calls, even in noisy environments.
- Six Beam-Forming Microphones Radically improved ANC, Transparency Mode, and Call Quality.
- Bluetooth 5.3 with Advanced Codecs SBC, AAC, and LDAC — delivering 24-bit/96 kHz audio at bitrates up to 990 kbps.
- Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast Support Future-proofed for the next generation of Bluetooth, with LC3 codec support.
- Triple Driver Acoustic System 12mm Dynamic Driver + Dual Knowles Balanced Armature Drivers.
- Transparency Mode Let in ambient sound with a click. Stay aware, stay connected.
- IP55 Water & Dust Resistance Handles sweat, splashes, and dirt.
- Long-Lasting Battery Life 8 hours per charge, 24 hours total with the included charging case.
- Status Hub App Fine-tune your sound, manage your earbuds, and more in the Status Hub app for iOS & Android.
- Superior Connectivity Multipoint Connectivity. Android Fast Pair. Microsoft Swift Pair.
- Wireless Charging The Pro X support Qi Wireless Charging.
- Sidetone Feature External mics amplify your own voice during phone calls, so you don’t have to yell.
- Find Lost Earbuds GPS Tracking of lost earbuds with sound notifications.
What’s in the box?
The box contains the Earbuds, Charging Case, USB-C Charging Cable, three sets of silicone ear tips (S/M/L) and a Quick Start Guide.
A Closer Look
Final Thoughts
The Status Pro X earbuds are comfortable to wear and the secure-fit design means they stay put no matter what you’re doing. They are suitable for everything from a casual listening session to a fairly intense workout, and the IPX5 rating gives you confidence that a bit of sweat or rain isn’t going to cause any problems.
The touch controls are responsive and easy to get used to, and the fit is secure without feeling uncomfortable even after a couple of hours of use. The charging case is compact and easily slips into your pocket, with a magnetic snap when you place the earbuds inside. Build quality feels solid throughout too which is great.
Sound quality is excellent. The graphene drivers deliver a well-balanced audio profile – bass is punchy without being overwhelming, mids are clear, and the highs are crisp. Whether you’re listening to podcasts, music or watching a movie, everything comes through really well.
The ANC works really well too and does a great job of cutting out background noise. Transparency Mode is equally impressive and sounds very natural, which is not always the case with other earbuds.
Switching between your connected devices is simple and quick thanks to multipoint connectivity, and pairing in the first place is quick and easy.
Battery life is excellent with each full charge lasting around 8 hours and 24 hours of charge when the charging case is fully charged too.
The Status Hub app lets you fine-tune the EQ and remap the touch controls to suit your preferences – it can make a real difference to the overall experience – have a play around with the various settings to find what’s best for you.
The Status Pro X Earbuds are available now priced around £229.99 and come in Black Alloy or Moonbeam.
